Inventory Manager

Nuage Designs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Nuage Designs is looking for an Inventory Manager in Chicago, Illinois. This position entails managing inventory systems, ensuring accuracy in inventory control, and maintaining quality standards for rental products. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Warehouse Manager and possess strong analytical skills along with 3-5 years of experience in inventory control. A degree in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401K with company match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years inventory control or operations experience.
• Strong experience with WMS systems.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory accuracy programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all inventory systems.
• Maintain system integrity through accurate transactions.
• Develop and manage cycle count programs.
• Manage and track inventory transfers between locations.

Skills

Inventory control

WMS systems

Cycle counting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Job description

The Inventory Manager is responsible for ownership of all inventory systems, controls, and processes. This role ensures accuracy, visibility, and integrity of inventory across all locations, including Chicago and Miami.

This role owns inventory accuracy, system integrity, and quality control of all rental products, ensuring items meet company standards for rental readiness.

The position manages cycle counting, system updates, transfers, and product disposition while working closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure alignment between system data and physical inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Systems and Control

• Own and manage all inventory systems (WMS/ERP)
• Maintain system integrity through accurate transactions and reporting
• Establish and enforce inventory control procedures
• Serve as subject matter expert for inventory systems

Cycle Counting and Accuracy

• Develop and manage cycle count programs
• Analyze discrepancies and lead root cause investigations
• Partner with Warehouse Manager to resolve variances
• Maintain inventory accuracy metrics

Inventory Transactions and Updates

• Ensure accurate processing of all inventory transactions
• Oversee system updates for receiving, transfers, and adjustments
• Maintain accurate product data and locations

Inter-Location Transfers (Chicago Miami)

• Manage and track inventory transfers between locations
• Ensure accurate documentation and reconciliation
• Coordinate with Logistics and Warehouse teams

Product Disposition and Quality Control

• Own quality control standards for all rental inventory
• Classify items as rent ready, cleaning required, repair/refurbishment, or discard
• Coordinate with QC, Warehouse, and Repair teams
• Track damage, loss, and lifecycle trends

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Warehouse Manager to align physical and system inventory
• Ensure alignment between physical inventory and WMS
• Collaborate with Miami Inventory Manager for consistency across locations
• Partner with Director of Inventory on strategy and reporting
• Communicate inventory risks and discrepancies

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years inventory control or operations experience
• Strong experience with WMS systems
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory accuracy programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.

Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted; team lift required for items exceeding 50 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights consistent with warehouse racking environments.

Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods and move throughout a large warehouse facility.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

This position operates in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and moving equipment.

The employee may occasionally be required to work in outdoor loading dock areas subject to varying weather conditions.

Personal Protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear, high visibility vests, and gloves is required in designated areas.

Schedule flexibility is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Why Nuage Designs

Nuage is pleased to offer the following compensation package:

Salary range: $-$, commensurate with experience.

Benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401K with company match

PTO

Holiday Pay

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Employment with Nuage Designs is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Nothing in this job description constitutes an a contract of employment or a guarantee of continued employment.

Nuage Designs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, Nuage Designs provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, to participate in the application or interview process, or to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, please contact People & Culture. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case by case basis and will not affect the applicant’s consideration for employment.